Welcome to 5 O’Clock Reflections, a daily blog by Hemant Rustogi as he explores lessons learned in life, business, and his quest for wisdom. Each month Hemant invites a person who intrigues him, to join him for a 5 pm interview to share their insights over their favorite cocktail. You can learn more here.

I Love America

I don't have the words to express my deep gratitude to this wonderful country for giving me the opportunity to make a wonderful life for my family and myself. There are not a lot of countries that one can start with so little, and live such a … [Continue reading]

Disgruntled

Changes in organizational leadership create a new normal. Those that were 'favored' or considered themselves to be 'special' must now come back into the pack, and must now toe the line like everyone else. I take full responsibility for this … [Continue reading]

Barn Swallows

One of the most unique thing about the beautiful cathedrals, churches and monuments of Europe are hundred of barn swallows, little birds, that fill the skies.These chirping little angels reside in these majestic buildings. Hundreds  of  happy birds  … [Continue reading]

Keep Your Focus on the Right Things

Why do companies have the tendency to compromise on the very principles that allowed them to be successful in the first place? Why do they change their focus to making money, at the expense of the customer, and assume that success will be … [Continue reading]